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 Who is at FEST 23?

Posted by Loren on April 19, 2025

Who is at FEST 23?
Who is at FEST 23?

FEST 23 has announced wave 1 of its enormous lineup.

This year's Gainesville, FL multi-venue festival will take place Oct. 24-26 with "big font" bands such as Propagandhi, Dillinger Four, Jeff Rosenstock, RX Bandits, Laura Jane Grace and The Mississippi Medical, Banner Pilot, Coalesce, AJJ, 7 Seconds, Toys That Kill, The Spits, Meat Wave, and way way more.

The three day event features 300+ bands, wrestling, comedy and more. Tickets for on sale next Friday, April 25, at 10am EST.

Read our FEST 22 coverage from last year, and play some FEST LIBS to get you ready for FEST 23!

 

Who is at FEST 23?
Who is at FEST 23?

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